Creed Vetiver (1948) VS Creed Original vetiver

Hi i,m not fan of Vetiver fragances,but today i revisited Creed Vetiver (1948) and smell better that i think in the past. Finally some Creed arrive at my city and last weekend and had the opportunity in try Original vetiver,not very impressed. But ok this is the questions:

In theory creed vetiver (1948) and original vetiver (2004) have the same formulation?

which is his opinions about this both? who like more and why?

is avalaible in this moment the Creed Vetiver 48? *like this the bottle of Creed vetiver (48)? is possible if i find this is my fragance for christmas.

PD:anybody can post a pic from Creed Vetiver (1948) bottle
thanks in advance

Re: Creed Vetiver (1948) VS Creed Original vetiver

I have owned both and both were pretty good IMO. However, the 1948 Vetiver gave me a headache for some reason.
The bottle for the 1948 is just a plain 2.5oz like the rest....just with the label of Vetiver. (I think all the 2.5oz edt are all the same bottles)

Re: Creed Vetiver (1948) VS Creed Original vetiver

I slightly prefer Vetiver 1948 as it is sharper and more metallic. It is actually made from the root of the vetiver whilst Original Vetiver is derived from the leaves, thereby accounting for the dramatic difference in drydown.

Re: Creed Vetiver (1948) VS Creed Original vetiver

Originally Posted by Dry_Martini

Hi i,m not fan of Vetiver fragances,but today i revisited Creed Vetiver (1948) and smell better that i think in the past. Finally some Creed arrive at my city and last weekend and had the opportunity in try Original vetiver,not very impressed. But ok this is the questions:

In theory creed vetiver (1948) and original vetiver (2004) have the same formulation?

which is his opinions about this both? who like more and why?

is avalaible in this moment the Creed Vetiver 48? *like this the bottle of Creed vetiver (48)? is possible if i find this is my fragance for christmas.

PD:anybody can post a pic from Creed Vetiver (1948) bottle
thanks in advance

The 1948 and 2004 versions DO NOT have the same formulations.

The 1948 version is vetiver, ginger, cedar. Those are the only notes that are listed.

The 1948 has the vetiver much more dominant and therefore can be considered a more purist vetiver fragrance.

Original Vetiver uses vetiver in a more subdued (some could say "more modern") role, balanced by the rest of the notes.

I happen to like them both almost equally, but for completely different reasons, and would wear them in different circumstances. 1948 is more sophisticated and classy. OV is more fresh and playful.

The scent grows richer, he knows he must be nearHe finds a long passageway lit by chandelierEach step he takes, the perfumes change From familiar fragrance to flavours strangeA magnificent chamber meets his eye

Re: Creed Vetiver (1948) VS Creed Original vetiver

All the Creed talk is wearing on me but nonetheless, I feel compelled to offer up my opinion. There is a mineral quality to be found in 48 that is divine. The blend of Citrus and woods is impecable. The vetiver source comes from the root some tucked in all that fresh beauty is a tinge of earthiness waiting to come out.

The vetiver note in OV is a fresher take as the essence was not extracted from the root that my nose can detect. Saying that is resembles MC is true to a certain degree and it a comparison that is beaten with a dead horse and then ran over with a truck.

My personal take on it is, they are different; completely different so you can own both and not feel like you have bought the same fragrance. Do I own either one? No, but I use to. Honestly, I wore the 48 more.

Re: Creed Vetiver (1948) VS Creed Original vetiver

I am currently wearing a sample of Orignal Vetiver right now, and I'm toying with a purchase. I wish I could smell Vetiver and Original Vetiver side by side but unfortunently in Alaska I have very little access to any fragrances other than Nordstrom.

Re: Creed Vetiver (1948) VS Creed Original vetiver

Re: Creed Vetiver (1948) VS Creed Original vetiver

I like the old 1948 Vetiver, but I love Original Vetiver. Though I like both scents, I don't think either of them are good vetiver scents, however. I don't smell much vetiver in either of them, especially the 1948.

Vetiver 1948 smells to me like a good old-school leather fragrance with just a tiny hint of vetiver in the background. Original Vetiver is an outstanding green citrus scent with some vetiver in the heart accord.

Re: Creed Vetiver (1948) VS Creed Original vetiver

For me, I find the 1948 Vetiver to be refreshing, in part due to the integration of ginger. For me, it is a "pick me up" fragrance.

I did not know it was out of production. I do have enough to last a good while.

they stopped producing it, it will take time until you do not see it on the shelves though so if you want more go get it now. i was able to buy a bottle , even though i only own 1 bottle of it i take care of my colognes and i am conservative with the sprays. it is a great fragrance.

Re: Creed Vetiver (1948) VS Creed Original vetiver

Re: Creed Vetiver (1948) VS Creed Original vetiver

I have a full bottle of 48 and just purchased another one since it's discontinued. Wore it out last night to a club and got several positive comments, it truly is amazing. I can't believe Creed discontined this masterpiece, what a shame...

Re: Creed Vetiver (1948) VS Creed Original vetiver

I am wearing Vetiver (1948) today from a sample (1st time) and I am pleasantly surprised - IMO it's absolutely nothing like the Original Vetiver - the balance of the ingredients and the way the vetiver peeks out back-and-forth from the other ginger and wood notes is brilliant. I'm also fairly certain I've never smelled a fragrance like this, and that is rare considering most vetiver scents end up reminding me of another vetiver scent I've worn. Not sure if it's FBW, but I'm so glad that I finally got a chance to smell it.

Does anyone smell a vague connection to this and Miracle Homme L'Aquatonic by Lancome (the fresh green that Kurkdjian is the nose for?)

Re: Creed Vetiver (1948) VS Creed Original vetiver

Re: Creed Vetiver (1948) VS Creed Original vetiver

I like them both. One is quite clean, modern and soapy. One is distinctive, elegant and very "Mad Man" like. I understand the doubts about when and where Creed scents may have been readily available, but Vetiver '48 has a very old school feel to it for sure. Whenever it was developed, it certainly channels a manly elegance long gone in most modern scents.

Re: Creed Vetiver (1948) VS Creed Original vetiver

They're both very much worth having. Vetiver 48 has retro suave vibe to it and shares that attribute with Floris Vetiver. Original Vetiver is currently the workhorse/ default scent of mine and I like to wear it very liberally. There is a seller of Creed flacons on ebay right now (sarafankit) OV is less than $195.00 shipped in US/ Canada for a 250ml flacon--about 1/2 price! The flacon I received a few weeks ago was from 2010 and is very good.